Dental Assistant - Patient-Focused Chairside Support

Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health, dental & vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant who delivers best-in-class care to every patient. The ideal candidate shows empathy, patience, and quick thinking, with a willingness to help others throughout a busy clinical day.

The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, preparing rooms, taking X-rays, maintaining records, scheduling visits, and educating patients on oral hygiene. A professional, team-oriented attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and high moral standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driven personality to provide the best patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments and ensure equipment is ready for dentists.
• Knowledge of anatomy of the mouth and dental terms.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payments.
• Handle general administrative duties for the practice.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Willingness to help

Job description

Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant who delivers best-in-class care to every patient. The ideal candidate shows empathy, patience, and quick thinking, with a willingness to help others throughout a busy clinical day.

The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, preparing rooms, taking X-rays, maintaining records, scheduling visits, and educating patients on oral hygiene. A professional, team-oriented attitude is essential.